51

Dental Hygiene

Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher by the end of 51’s winter term, prior to the application deadline. Pass/no pass grades are not accepted.

If you have taken courses outside of 51, you are responsible for ensuring your courses transfer to meet the 51 requirement before you apply to the Dental Hygiene program. Learn about transferring credits to 51.

You can meet with an academic advisor for prerequisite planning. Submit official transcripts first (if applicable).

Course with a 7-year expiration date

The last year accepted for the 2027 application is 2020.

  • BI 234: Microbiology
    • Must be completed in 2020 or more recent.

Courses with no expiration date

  • College-level chemistry: CH 102 or higher
    • For the 2027 application: To fulfill the college-level chemistry prerequisite at 51, applicants can take CH 102: Organic Chemistry Principles or a higher-level chemistry course.
      • Keep in mind, 51 chemistry courses have specific prerequisites for reading, writing, and math.
      • If you completed chemistry at another institution, send your official transcripts for review – a CH 1XX evaluation will not meet our requirement.
      • For personalized guidance on selecting the right chemistry course, be sure to connect with an academic advisor.
    • Beginning in the 2028 application cycle: The new chemistry requirement is CH 106.
      • If you haven’t completed CH 102: Students applying in 2028 or after must complete the new chemistry requirement of CH 106 or higher.
      • If you have completed CH 102: Students who have completed CH 102 with a “C” grade or higher may use this course to meet the chemistry admission requirement through the 2030 application cycle.
      • Starting with the 2031 application cycle, CH 106 will be the only accepted chemistry course that can be used to meet the application requirements.
  • BI 231Z: Anatomy & Physiology I (previously BI 231)
  • BI 232Z: Anatomy & Physiology II (previously BI 232)
  • FN 225: Nutrition
  • MTH 65: Introductory Algebra – 2nd Term (or higher)
    • For the 2027 application: To fulfill the math requirement, applicants may use MTH 65, 70, 95, 98, 105Z, 111Z, or STAT 243Z or higher to fulfill this requirement.
    • Beginning in the 2028 application cycle: The new math requirement is MTH 110 or higher.
      • If you haven’t completed MTH 65, 95, 98, or 105Z: Students applying in 2028 or after must complete the new math requirement of MTH 110 or higher.
      • If you have completed MTH 65, 95, 98, or 105Z: Applicants may use 51’s MTH 65, MTH 95, MTH 98, MTH 105Z (or a direct equivalent transfer course) to meet this requirement through the 2030 application cycle.
      • Starting with the 2031 application cycle, MTH 110 or higher will be the math requirement.
  • WR 121Z: English Composition I (or higher)
    • Completion of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited institution can be used to meet the WR 121Z competency.
    • Other writing courses accepted are WR 122Z, WR 222, and WR 227Z.
  • One prerequisite elective course from psychology, sociology, and communications
    • Applicants must successfully complete one course from each of the following categories with a grade of “C” or higher: PSY, SOC, and COMM.
    • A comprehensive list of Associate of Applied Science (AAS) approved courses can be found by viewing the .